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EZ Shed™
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HELPFUL
HINTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
Tool eeded
Quick Framer - Gambrel
Roof
ST MER SER I E
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate and stack all parts included in kit. STUD BRACKETS (12 pieces), “A” ANGLE BRACKETS (24 pieces) and “B” ANGLE BRACKETS (16 pieces) . Please refer to “A” or “B”
stamped into each ANGLE BRACKET. Cut and mark all lumber to identify as stated in CUT LIST that corresponds to your structure size. Stack all lumber in separate areas.
2. In accordance with your size structure, nail BASE PLATE boards together overlapping ends to form structure base frame. (Picture #1) Use the pressure treated lumber for the
bottom of the base frame to prevent rotting. Make sure base frame is square by measuring from corner to corner diagonally.
3. Using screws, attach STUD BRACKETS to outside of top base frame boards (Picture #2) using measurements listed on SIDE VIEW drawing of plans in accordance with your
size structure. Measurements are to center of STUD BRACKETS.
4. 3(A-D)
NOTE:STUD
In orderBRACKETS
to make sure each
arch is built
theto
same,
stand
short 2”using
x 4” scrap
boards into RIDGE
of each ANGLE BRACKET
assembly.
(Picture #3)
. Attach
(Picture
#2)
base
frame
measurements
onBOARD
plans.slotsMeasurements
are toduring
center
of brackets
Begin arch
assembly
by sliding
two
UPPER2RAFTER
boards into
toptop
ANGLE
BRACKET
“A” and secure
with
screwswith
through
SQUARE Attach
holes (for other
proper screw
alignment)
4(A.)
.
Begin
arch
assembly
by
sliding
RAFTERS
into
ANGLE
BRACKET
and
secure
screws.
2
in bracket.
ANGLE
to RAFTERS
secure
In order
to make
surethrough
each square
arch is
built the same, stand 2x4
(B.) AttachBRACKETS
two more “A” ANGLE
BRACKETSand
to ends
of eachwith
UPPERscrews.
RAFTER board
and secure
with screws
holes.
(C.) Slidein
LOWER
RAFTER
boardsslots
into ends
of each “A”
and secure
withassemble
screws through
square
holes. the 2x4’s as alignment devices.
RIDGE
BOARD
(Picture
3).ANGLE
StackBRACKET
the arches
as you
them
using
scraps
(D.) Attach ANGLE BRACKET “B” to ends of each LOWER RAFTER boards and secure with screws through square holes.
5. After the ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of all arches, carefully turn arches over and attach
5. After ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of arch assembly, carefully turn arch over, leaving scrap boards in place in RIDGE BOARD slots.
ANGLE BRACKETS to other side while using the alignment devices mentioned in step 4. Then attach left and right
6. Repeat steps # 4 (A) through (D) attaching ANGLE BRACKETS to other side of arch and secure using screws through the ROUND holes (for proper screw alignment) in
STUDS
to RAFTERS
and
secure
ANGLE BRACKETS.
Continue
assembling
theusing
requiredscrews.
number of arches according to your structure size.
7. Slide left and right STUDS into end of each ANGLE BRACKET “B” and secure using screws through ROUND holes. Carefully turn arch assembly over and secure ANGLE
BRACKET “B” to STUDS using screws through SQUARE holes. Repeat this step on all arch assemblies.
8. Nail COLLAR TIE to LOWER RAFTER board of each arch assembly, making sure that the top corner of the COLLAR TIE is flush with the outside edge of LOWER RAFTER
board. Be sure to attach the COLLAR TIES facing inside on the two end arches.
9. After all arch assemblies are complete, using two people carefully lift each arch onto the assembled base frame and secure to STUD BRACKETS using screws. Arches should
be perpendicular to base frame (use a square). To hold the arches in a perpendicular position, use 1” x 4” temporary bracing inside of structure and leave in position until
sheathing is in place, as shown in SIDE VIEW drawing. Leave nail heads slightly raised so they can be easily pulled out. The end arch assemblies should set flush with the
base frame corners. Bend STUD BRACKETS around each corner of base frame and secure using screws.
10. After arch assemblies are set into place, remove scrap boards from “B” ANGLE BRACKET slots on one side of structure and place RIDGE BOARD into slots in “B” brackets.
You may need to tap boards into place using a hammer. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Move up to lower ANGLE BRACKET “A” remove scrap boards and place
RIDGE BOARD into slots in lower “A” brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Remove scrap boards from top ANGLE BRACKET “A” and place RIDGE BOARD into
slots in top “A” angle brackets. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all RIDGE BOARDS using screws through bottom holes
in ANGLE BRACKETS. (For 10’ x 22’ structures, see #4 of Helpful Hints)
11. Install DOOR JAMBS as shown in FRONT VIEW drawings in accordance with your building size. Nail top of DOOR JAMBS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw
STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each DOOR JAMB. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
12. Install two VERTICAL STUDS in back wall. (Same layout as Step 11) Nail top of VERTICAL STUDS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each VERTICAL
STUD. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
13. Your frame is now complete and ready to sheathe with materials of your choice. (See Helpful Hints)
HELPFUL HINTS (ALL SIZES)
1. Install wall sheathing horizontally on sides of 7’X8’ building. Install wall sheathing vertically on ends of 7’X8’ building. Install all wall sheathing vertically on larger size
buildings. Install roof sheathing horizontally on all building sizes. Save the pieces of sheathing that you cut off and use them elsewhere (such as the other side of the roof).
Use completed arch as pattern to trace cut lines on sheathing for ends of building.
2. Roofing material may be metal, corrugated fiberglass, rolled roofing or shingles.
3. Doors can be cut from plywood sheathing. Outline each half with 1X4 boards to make them rigid. Screw hinges to door jambs. On larger buildings, full sheets of plywood
may be used to construct 8’doors.
4. On 10’ x 22’ structures, stagger ridge board seams as follows: Start at front end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into slot in “B” brackets. (you may need to tap into
place using a hammer) Move to back end of structure and place 6’ ridge board into slot in remaining “B” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. At front end of
structure, move up to lower angle bracket “A” and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in lower “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into
slots in remaining lower “A” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side. At front end of structure, move up to top “A” angle bracket and place the 16’ ridge board into slots of
top “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in remaining top “A” angle bracket. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct
positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all ridge boards using screws through bottom holes in angle brackets.
5. Optional 1X4’s may be used as corner trim.
6. Sheathing may be installed above pressure treated base plates to prevent moisture damage.
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LIST
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Picture #1
CUT LIST (8’X14’ Building)
16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
16 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
16 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 2' 6"
8 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 6' 5-1/4"
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 7' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 7' 3-1/2"
2 - 2X4 Base plates 14' long
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 7' 4"
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 14' long
6 -from
1X44Temp.
(Cut
-10') bracing/door stiffener
2
2X4
Pressure
(Cut from (Cut
4 -10')
from 2 -10') treated base plates cut to 13' 5"
2
2X42Pressure
(Cut from (Cut
2 -10')
from
- 10') treated base plates cut to 7' 11"
(Cut from (Cut
2 - 10')
from 2 - 12')
(Cut from (Cut
2 - 12')
from 2 - 8')
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re #2
(Cut from 4 -10')
(Cut fromPicture
2 -10') #1
Picture
#12 - 10')
(Cut from
(Cut from 2 - 12')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 5 - 8')
(Use 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 4 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8"
(Cut
1 8- 16')
8 - from
2X4 Studs
cut to
4' 7-1/8"
- 2X4
Lower
Rafters cut to 2' 1"
(Cut
from
1
8 - 2X4 Lower
Rafters
cutrafters
to 2' 1"
8-16')
- 2X4
Upper
cut to 2' 4"
8 - 2X4 Upper
rafters
cut ties
to 2'cut
4" to 5' 6-1/4"
4 - 2X4
Collar
4 - 2X4 Collar
tiesDoor
cut tojambs
5' 6-1/4"
2 - 2X4
cut to 6' 3-1/2"
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
)
8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8"
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1"
8 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 4"
4 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 5' 6-1/4"
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 6' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 6' 3-1/2"
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 8' long
2 - 2X4 Base plates 8' long
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 6' 4"
4 - 1X4 Temp. bracing / door stiffener
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 7’5"
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 6' 11"
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(6’ 4
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
(Cut from 8 - 12')
(Cut from 4 - 12')
(Cut from 4 - 10')
(Cut from 8 - 8")
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 2 - 14')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 5 - 14')
(Use 6 - 8')16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
(Cut
fromStuds
2 - -16')
16 - 2X4
cut to
5' 6"rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
16
2X4
Upper
(Cut
from
1
16 - 2X4 Upper
rafters
cut rafters
to 2' 8-1/4"
16- -16')
2X4
Lower
cut to 2' 6"
16 - 2X4 Lower
rafters
cutties
to 2'cut
6"to 6' 5-1/4"
8 - 2X4
Collar
8 - 2X4 Collar
tiesDoor
cut tojambs
6' 5-1/4"
2 - 2X4
cut to 7' 3-1/2"
CUT
MATERIALS LIST
Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
MATERIALS LIST
(7’X8’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
1—
EZ Shed Instant Framing Kit
13 — 8’ 2X4’s
8—
10’ 2X4’s
2—
12’ 2X4’s
2—
16’ Pressure Treated 2X4’s
4—
8’ 1X4’s
9—
4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
86 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
2# — 3” Nails (16d)
2# — 1-1/4” Deck screws
MATERIALS LIST
(8’X14’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
2—
EZ Shed Instant Framing Kits
14 — 8’ 2X4’s
4—
10’ 2X4’s
12 — 12’ 2X4’s
7—
14’ 2X4’s
3—
16’ Pressure Treated 2x4’s
6—
8’ 1X4’s
16 — 4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
170 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
2# — 3” Nails (16d)
3# — 1-1/4” Deck screws
MATERIALS LIST
(10’X22’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
3—
EZ Shed Instant Framing Kits
49 — 8’ 2X4’s
18 — 10’ 2X4’s
3—
12’ 2X4’s
7—
16’ 2X4’
4—
16’ Pressure Treated 2x4’s
10 — 8’ 1X4’s
28 — 4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
330 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
4# — 3” Nails (16d)
5# — 1-1/4” Deck screws
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Stud Brackets
/8"
4' 7-1
2' 1"
cut to rs cut to 4"
tuds
to 2'
Rafte
X4 S
8 - 2 4 Lower fters cut ' 6-1/4"
5
ra
X
8-2
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ut to
-1/2"
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4 - 2 4 Door ja tuds cut g
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2-2
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2-2
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0')
(Cut rom 2 - 1 ')
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2
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from
')
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f
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f
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f
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(7’X
LIST
CUT
Pictu
re #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
(6’ 4” long)
(6’ 4” long)
Picture #2
Picture #2
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to 5'
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')
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14’ B
(8’X
LIST
CUT
Picture #1
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
CUT LIST (8’X14’ Building)
16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
16 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
16 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 2' 6"
8 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 6' 5-1/4"
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 7' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 7' 3-1/2"
2 - 2X4 Base plates 14' long
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 7' 4"
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 14' long
(Cut
-10') bracing/door stiffener
6 -from
1X44Temp.
(Cut from (Cut
4 -10')
from
2
-10')
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 13' 5"
(Cut from (Cut
2 -10')
- 10') treated base plates cut to 7' 11"
2 -from
2X42Pressure
(Cut from (Cut
2 - 10')
from 2 - 12')
(Cut from (Cut
2 - 12')
from 2 - 8')
Pictu
re #2
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building)
)
(Cut from 4 -10')
(Cut fromPicture
2 -10') #1
Picture
#12 - 10')
(Cut from
(Cut from 2 - 12')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 5 - 8')
(Use 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 4 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8"
(Cut
1 8- 16')
8 - from
2X4 Studs
cut to
4' 7-1/8"
- 2X4
Lower
Rafters cut to 2' 1"
(Cut
from
1
8 - 2X4 Lower
Rafters
cutrafters
to 2' 1"
8-16')
- 2X4
Upper
cut to 2' 4"
8 - 2X4 Upper
rafters
cut ties
to 2'cut
4" to 5' 6-1/4"
4 - 2X4
Collar
4 - 2X4 Collar
tiesDoor
cut tojambs
5' 6-1/4"
2 - 2X4
cut to 6' 3-1/2"
g
” lon
(6’ 4
8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8"
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1"
8 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 4"
4 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 5' 6-1/4"
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 6' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 6' 3-1/2"
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 8' long
2 - 2X4 Base plates 8' long
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 6' 4"
4 - 1X4 Temp. bracing / door stiffener
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 7’5"
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 6' 11"
(Cut from 8 - 12')
(Cut from 4 - 12')
(Cut from 4 - 10')
(Cut from 8 - 8")
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 2 - 14')
(Cut from 2 - 8')
(Use 5 - 14')
16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
(Use 6 - 8')
16 - 2X4 Studs
cut to
5' 6"rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
16 - 2X4
Upper
(Cut from 2 - 16')
16 - 2X4 Upper
rafters
cut rafters
to 2' 8-1/4"
16 - 2X4
Lower
cut to 2' 6"
(Cut from 1 - 16')
16 - 2X4 Lower
rafters
cutties
to 2'cut
6"to 6' 5-1/4"
8 - 2X4
Collar
8 - 2X4 Collar
tiesDoor
cut tojambs
6' 5-1/4"
2 - 2X4
cut to 7' 3-1/2"
CUT
Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HELPFUL
HINTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
MADE IN U.S.A.
Tools needed: Hammer, Drill, Saw, Level, Square, Ladder
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate and stack all parts included in kit. STUD BRACKETS (12 pieces), “A” ANGLE BRACKETS (24 pieces) and “B” ANGLE BRACKETS (16 pieces) . Please refer to “A” or “B”
stamped into each ANGLE BRACKET. Cut and mark all lumber to identify as stated in CUT LIST that corresponds to your structure size. Stack all lumber in separate areas.
2. In accordance with your size structure, nail BASE PLATE boards together overlapping ends to form structure base frame. (Picture #1) Use the pressure treated lumber for the
bottom of the base frame to prevent rotting. Make sure base frame is square by measuring from corner to corner diagonally.
3. Using screws, attach STUD BRACKETS to outside of top base frame boards (Picture #2) using measurements listed on SIDE VIEW drawing of plans in accordance with your
size structure. Measurements are to center of STUD BRACKETS.
4. 3(A-D)
NOTE:STUD
In orderBRACKETS
to make sure each
arch is built
theto
same,
stand
short 2”using
x 4” scrap
boards into RIDGE
of each ANGLE BRACKET
assembly.
(Picture #3)
. Attach
(Picture
#2)
base
frame
measurements
onBOARD
plans.slotsMeasurements
are toduring
center
of brackets
Begin arch
assembly
by sliding
two
UPPER2RAFTER
boards into
toptop
ANGLE
BRACKET
“A” and secure
with
screwswith
through
SQUARE Attach
holes (for other
proper screw
alignment)
4(A.)
.
Begin
arch
assembly
by
sliding
RAFTERS
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ANGLE
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5. After the ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of all arches, carefully turn arches over and attach
5. After ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of arch assembly, carefully turn arch over, leaving scrap boards in place in RIDGE BOARD slots.
ANGLE BRACKETS to other side while using the alignment devices mentioned in step 4. Then attach left and right
6. Repeat steps # 4 (A) through (D) attaching ANGLE BRACKETS to other side of arch and secure using screws through the ROUND holes (for proper screw alignment) in
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7. Slide left and right STUDS into end of each ANGLE BRACKET “B” and secure using screws through ROUND holes. Carefully turn arch assembly over and secure ANGLE
BRACKET “B” to STUDS using screws through SQUARE holes. Repeat this step on all arch assemblies.
8. Nail COLLAR TIE to LOWER RAFTER board of each arch assembly, making sure that the top corner of the COLLAR TIE is flush with the outside edge of LOWER RAFTER
board. Be sure to attach the COLLAR TIES facing inside on the two end arches.
9. After all arch assemblies are complete, using two people carefully lift each arch onto the assembled base frame and secure to STUD BRACKETS using screws. Arches should
be perpendicular to base frame (use a square). To hold the arches in a perpendicular position, use 1” x 4” temporary bracing inside of structure and leave in position until
sheathing is in place, as shown in SIDE VIEW drawing. Leave nail heads slightly raised so they can be easily pulled out. The end arch assemblies should set flush with the
base frame corners. Bend STUD BRACKETS around each corner of base frame and secure using screws.
10. After arch assemblies are set into place, remove scrap boards from “B” ANGLE BRACKET slots on one side of structure and place RIDGE BOARD into slots in “B” brackets.
You may need to tap boards into place using a hammer. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Move up to lower ANGLE BRACKET “A” remove scrap boards and place
RIDGE BOARD into slots in lower “A” brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Remove scrap boards from top ANGLE BRACKET “A” and place RIDGE BOARD into
slots in top “A” angle brackets. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all RIDGE BOARDS using screws through bottom holes
in ANGLE BRACKETS. (For 10’ x 22’ structures, see #4 of Helpful Hints)
11. Install DOOR JAMBS as shown in FRONT VIEW drawings in accordance with your building size. Nail top of DOOR JAMBS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw
STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each DOOR JAMB. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
12. Install two VERTICAL STUDS in back wall. (Same layout as Step 11) Nail top of VERTICAL STUDS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each VERTICAL
STUD. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
13. Your frame is now complete and ready to sheathe with materials of your choice. (See Helpful Hints)
CUT LIST (10'X22' Building)
24 - 2X4 Studs cut to 6' 4"
24 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 3' 6-1/8"
24 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 3' 1"
12 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 8' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Door jambs cut to 8' 3-1/2"
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 8' 3-1/2"
2 - 2X4 Base plates 16' long
2 - 2X4 Base plates cut to 6'
2 - 2x4 Base Plates cut to 9' 4"
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 16' long
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 6' long
10 - lX4 Temp. bracing/ door stiffener
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates 16' long
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 9' 11"
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 5'5"
HELPFUL HINTS (ALL SIZES)
(Cut from 24 - 8')
(Cut from 12 - 8')
(Cut from 12 - 8')
(Cut from 12 - 10')
(Cut from 2 - 10')
(Cut from 2 - 10')
(Use 2 - 16')
(Cut from 1 - 12')
(Cut from 2 - 10')
(Use 5 - 16')
(Cut from 2 - 12' and 1 - 8')
(Use 10 - 8')
(Use 2 - 16')
(Cut from 2 - 16')
(Cut from above 16's)
ST MER SER I E 203 591-9032
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1. Install wall sheathing horizontally on sides of 7’X8’ building. Install wall sheathing vertically on ends of 7’X8’ building. Install all wall sheathing vertically on larger size
buildings. Install roof sheathing horizontally on all building sizes. Save the pieces of sheathing that you cut off and use them elsewhere (such as the other side of the roof).
Use completed arch as pattern to trace cut lines on sheathing for ends of building.
2. Roofing material may be metal, corrugated fiberglass, rolled roofing or shingles.
3. Doors can be cut from plywood sheathing. Outline each half with 1X4 boards to make them rigid. Screw hinges to door jambs. On larger buildings, full sheets of plywood
may be used to construct 8’doors.
4. On 10’ x 22’ structures, stagger ridge board seams as follows: Start at front end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into slot in “B” brackets. (you may need to tap into
place using a hammer) Move to back end of structure and place 6’ ridge board into slot in remaining “B” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. At front end of
structure, move up to lower angle bracket “A” and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in lower “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into
slots in remaining lower “A” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side. At front end of structure, move up to top “A” angle bracket and place the 16’ ridge board into slots of
top “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in remaining top “A” angle bracket. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct
positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all ridge boards using screws through bottom holes in angle brackets.
5. Optional 1X4’s may be used as corner trim.
6. Sheathing may be installed above pressure treated base plates to prevent moisture damage.
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G&T SALES, Inc.
415 Reservoir Road • Whitefish, MT 59937 • 1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054 • Fax 1-800-880-3178
U.S. Patent #5,524,397 Canadian Patent #2,227,540
415 Reservoir Road • Whitefish, MT 59937 • 1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054 • Fax 1-800-880-3178 • email: [email protected]
U.S. Patent #5,524,397 Canadian Patent #2,227,540